How many syllables in "twenty"?

"twenty" has 2 lettergrepen (twen - ty).

How to divide "twenty"?

"twenty" divides into 2 parts: twen · ty.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"twenty": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:twen·ty

Hoofdklemtoon

TWEN-ty(twen · ty)● ○

Stress in "twenty" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtwɛn.ti⁄

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IPAˈtwɛn.ti

Lettergrepentwen·ty

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How many syllables in "twenty"?: "twenty" has 2 lettergrepen (twen - ty).
How to divide "twenty"?: "twenty" divides into 2 parts: twen · ty.
Where is the stress in "twenty"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "twenty"?: Say each syllable slowly (twen... ty) and listen on SayItVid.